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Historicist: William Fleming, National Checkers Champ

The fierce rivalries and heated competition of high-stakes checkers.

By Kevin Plummer Jun. 1st, 12:00 pm

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Historicist: Opposing the Subway

In the late 1950s, several suburban municipalities tried to block construction of the Bloor-Danforth and University subway lines.

By Jamie Bradburn May. 11th, 12:00 pm

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Duly Quoted: Metrolinx on a Scarborough Subway vs LRT

Regional transit agency not interested in reopening the debate about Scarborough transit.

By Hamutal Dotan May. 1st, 5:13 pm

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A New Transit Deal For Scarborough?

Everyone's now re-debating the subway vs. LRT question, but true fairness and sensible transit planning for Scarborough demand that we think about a whole network for the area, not just one line.

By Steve Munro Apr. 29th, 5:15 pm

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Spice City Toronto: A New Destination for International Food

Al Premium, on Eglinton Avenue East, carries food from all over the world.

By Sarah Efron / Spice City Toronto Apr. 26th, 12:00 pm

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A Haven for Turtles, in a Scarborough Apartment

Marc Ouellette's two-bedroom apartment is also the headquarters of his reptile rescue.

By Chris Dart Feb. 27th, 10:00 am

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Reel Toronto: The Skulls

This "psychological thriller" is set at Yale, but it was shot at the Yale of the North.

By David Fleischer Feb. 27th, 9:00 am

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Spice City Toronto: Behind a Strip Mall, the Juiciest Jerk Chicken

A restaurant so humble, it doesn't have a phone (or even a conspicuous sign) lures customers with cheap, tasty Jamaican eats.

By Sarah Efron / Spice City Toronto Dec. 20th, 9:00 am

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Reel Toronto: Pushing Tin

Angelina Jolie and Billy Bob Thornton, before they became a Hollywood power couple, in a movie about New York air-traffic controllers that just happened to be shot in Toronto.

By David Fleischer Nov. 7th, 9:00 am

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Feral Cat Day Comes to Toronto

Dozens of feral cats were spayed and neutered as part of an annual event intended to raise awareness of their plight.

By Chris Dart Oct. 18th, 1:30 pm

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Sound Advice: Everlasting Waves by Shing Shing Regime

A local rap quartet's new EP has thoughtful lyrics and classic beats.

By Chris Dart Oct. 17th, 1:00 pm

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Vintage Toronto Ads: Hearth-y Dining

Comfort food staples at a suburban department store cafeteria.

By Jamie Bradburn Aug. 8th, 10:00 am

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Historicist: Don’t Scream for Ice Cream

In the 1960s, Toronto's suburbs declared war on ice cream trucks and other mobile vendors.

By Jamie Bradburn Aug. 4th, 12:30 pm

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Duly Quoted: Michael Thompson

The Scarborough councillor writes about the community he loves, and represents at City Hall, in the wake of recent gun violence.

By Hamutal Dotan Jul. 26th, 11:45 am

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Placemaking: The East Side Mural

Where street-art history meets the Scarborough RT.

By Kelli Korducki Jul. 24th, 11:15 am

Scene: A Memorial for Shyanne Charles

Mourners attended a memorial for the victims of Monday's shooting.

By Steve Kupferman • Photos by Christopher DrostJul. 18th, 11:00 am

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Police Chief Provides Updates on Danzig Shooting

"Strong indications" that gangs may have been involved in last night's shooting, which left two dead and another 21 injured.

By Hamutal Dotan Jul. 17th, 12:06 pm

Sound Advice: Reform School by Tona

Scarberian MC Tona makes big claims on his new mixtape, then more than backs them up.

By Chris Dart Mar. 28th, 10:00 am

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